The South Restaurants

In summer, and especially on summer weekends, visitors can overrun the restaurants in small villages, so either book a table in advance or prepare to wait. The more popular or upscale the restaurant, the more critical a reservation is. For local specialties, try fresh-grilled river trout or sea bass poached in brine, or dine like a king on New Forest's renowned venison. Hampshire is noted for its pig and sheep farming, and you might zero in on pork and lamb dishes on local restaurant menus. The region places a strong emphasis on seasonal produce, so venison, for example, is best between September and February.

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  • 1. Cathedral Refectory

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    With a vaulted glass roof on steel supports, this self-service cafeteria in a walled garden across from the cathedral combines contemporary style with locally sourced, freshly prepared dishes to create a refreshing stop for lunch or afternoon tea. Food is served daily until 4:30 or 5, and there are tables outside on a slate terrace for fair-weather eating.

    1 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS, England
    01962-857258

    Known For

    • Locally sourced ingredients
    • Homemade cakes
    • Walled garden for picnics

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 2. Chesil Rectory

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    The timbered and gabled building may be venerable—it dates back to the mid-15th century—but the cuisine is Modern British, using locally sourced ingredients. The small but well-executed menu is particularly strong on game dishes, like roast wood pigeon with white onion purée, butternut squash, and puy lentils or guinea fowl with a cabbage and mushroom fricassée and truffle cappuccino. Service and the heritage charm of the surroundings enhance the quality of the food. There's also a good-value set lunch (£21.95 for two courses, £26.95 for three).

    1 Chesil St., Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HU, England
    01962-851555

    Known For

    • Historic, romantic ambience
    • Generous Sunday lunch roast dinners
    • Good-value set-price lunches

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 3. Forte Kitchen

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    This unfussy but elegant café-restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea offers freshly made soups, sandwiches, hot dishes, and cakes made with locally sourced ingredients. Favorites include beer-battered cod with fries, fried mushrooms on sourdough toast with creamed spinach and a poached egg, and a miso glazed chicken salad. There are no reservations and it's very popular, so a wait may be involved at busy times.

    78 Parchment St., Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AT, England
    01962-856840

    Known For

    • Excellent breakfasts
    • Fast, friendly service
    • No reservations so waits are possible

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 4. Green's Bar and Kitchen

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    Reasonably priced and healthy comfort food is served cafeteria-style at this established, family-run favorite, including dishes like a vegan cheeseburger, a quinoa salad with grilled tofu, and torched mackerel on toast. Serving breakfast (including a great full English) and lunch, the place transforms into a busy cocktail bar in the evening.

    4 Jewry St., Winchester, Hampshire, S23 8RZ, England
    01962-869630

    Known For

    • Excellent breakfasts
    • Outdoor seating in good weather
    • Great cocktails
  • 5. Rick Stein, Winchester

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    Renowned as one of Britain's finest seafood chefs, Rick Stein chose Winchester for his first venture away from the Cornish coast. The menu is largely focused on fish and crustaceans, but carnivores and vegetarians are catered for as well. The airy room embodies tasteful nautical chic, but the restaurant's popularity means it can be noisy when busy.

    7 High St., Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX, England
    01962-587348

    Known For

    • Simply but confidently prepared classics like turbot hollandaise
    • Exotic choices like spicy Indonesian curry with prawn and squid
    • Good-value set menus for lunch and early evening dinner

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed., Reservations essential
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